Clinton County property record for 501 E Higham St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1853 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $179,800 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Second Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300-000-040-009-00 |
| Primary APN | 300-000-040-009-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1853 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1853 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 82.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOHNS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48879-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | T7N R2W, CITY OF ST JOHNS, ORIGINAL PLAT BLK 40, W 1/2 OF LOTS 11, 12, & 13. |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF ST JOHNS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-13 |
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOHNS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10801 |
Source: Clinton County records, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20175257605 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON MI |
| Property Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-1607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0005339089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5339089 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 164 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-1607 |
| Document Number | 5257605 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5257605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSNATION TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,548.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1320 HIGHLAND CIR, 1320, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744-5806 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E HIGHAM ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-1607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 5257606 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5257606 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TROY, MI 48083 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton County |
| Municipality | St. Johns City |
| Unified School District | St. Johns Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,100 (+4.32%) Land $17,500 Building $110,600 | $256,200 (+4.32%) Land $35,000 Building $221,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,336.00 (-35.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $122,800 (+14.66%) Land $15,900 Building $106,900 | $245,600 (+14.66%) Land $31,800 Building $213,800 |
| 2024 | $3,646.00 (+11.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,100 | $214,200 |
| 2022 | $3,276.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ST. JOHNS serves 7,896 people · EPA ID MI0006300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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